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Nel Villaggio [In the Village]

Domenico Casella

1871

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Nel Villaggio [In the Village] is a 1871 ink by Domenico Casella, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Domenico Casella
When & what style?: 1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a quiet village scene. A person stands in front of a house, looking down a narrow street lined with trees. The image is rendered in dark tones, with lots of cross-hatching that gives it a textured look. In the background, you can see more houses and trees, but they're not as detailed as the ones in the foreground. The overall mood is peaceful and serene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Impressionism movement.